Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Announcing our first two certified GENIE DREAMS Siren Soiree Producers:Sanndi Thompson of Fayetteville, GA&Bonnie Ramsburg of Akron, OHIf you live near either of these gals, make sure to contact them when planning your next Birthday Party, Bachelorette Bash, Reunion, Retirement Celebration or Girls Night In event!

Friday, October 10, 2014

Our first ever Siren Speak blog talk radio show has taken place... riddled with ridiculous tech glitches including how the site decided to start our show 4 hours later than scheduled as it mysteriously (and wrongly) determined that my timezone is that of Samoa!!!!

Suffice it to say, we can only improve *wink*

For now, here is the affable Bonnie Ramsburg of the Bonnie's Lasses salon in Akron, OH. Listen at your own risk!

Check Out Self Help Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Siren Speak on BlogTalkRadio

WAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA we were still being recorded when we thought we were done!!!! Too funny!

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

·September has indeed been the month of the siren, as 4 salonnieres have been trained and certified, and their salons officially opened in Ohio, Georgia, and both Northern and Southern California. See their links in the description section below this video to learn about all of their upcoming local events and activities.

·If you’ve been toying with the idea of opening a salon of your own, the next Salonniere Training session will be held by videochat on October 5th. Salonniere Sanndi Thompson of Georgia’s Bohemian Belles had this to say about her training session: "Most people think of training sessions as mundane or grueling, but I am here to tell you the training for Siren School Salonnieres is not at all your average class session! It is fun, informative, relaxed and inspiring. Joy Siren comes through in video chat just like she does in her posts, being that she is vibrant, sparkling,and full of life and light. More light is shed upon Siren School in this training and what it entails to be a Salonniere and have a chapter in your own town.So come on and be a Salonniere and spread the Joy!" Certification is currently free to all enrolled Siren School students, so don’t miss your chance to turn your dream events into reality and happy memories

·Dust off that old copy of Pride & Prejudice and take gran’s old teacup off the shelf to join in the nationwide Jane Austen themed Austentatious Afternoon Tea on November 8th. All are invited to participate either online or at their local salon. There will be games, trivia, prizes, and tea!

·To take your event to the next level, add a Dance Party to your soiree.Fantasy Fitness Instructor are trained to teach 1-hour dance parties as well as 6-week class sessions.Dance styles include: Bollywood, Polynesian, Can-Can, Charleston, Burly-Q, Samba, Flamenco, Gypsy, GoGo, Circus Arts, Mermaid aquatic dance and so on

·If you can’t find a Siren Soiree Producer or Fantasy Fitness Instructor in your local area, consider becoming one yourself!It’s a rewarding part-time job that puts you in touch with the siren community in a variety of rewarding ways

·The holidays are coming and so are your opportunities to ask for a Mythic Adventure getaway as a gift. Full-immersion theme experience take you to destinations New Orleans, Chicago, Cozumel, a desert oasis, just to name a few.Once there, excursions abound, as well as opportunities to laze in the sun and sight-see

·Practically all of the activities mentioned in this newscast earn Siren School students Plunder reward ducats.If you’re not yet enrolled, click the link in the description section below this video. Annual enrollment is only $25 and allows you to start plundering immediately. It’s a great way to earn ducats you can cash in for everything from a custom-mermaid tail to a weekend in San Francisco or even a 5-day Total Sirenity trip to Hawaii!

·Don’t miss out on your chance to pre-order Siren’s Treasure by Debbie Herbert, the follow up to Siren's Secret, available through Harlequin Nocturne, to be published Nov 1st. It’s a Southern Supernatural Romance – Where love, like magic, casts its own spell of enchantment.

And now, the latest from our newly certified salonnieres:

·Bonnie's Lasses is Ohio's first Siren School Salon. Bonnie says, “I'm certified as a Salonniere, Siren Soiree Producer and Fantasy Fitness Instructor. Allow ME to be a part of YOUR next girls night in, birthday or party with a Bollywood Blast or Genie Dreams and Genie Belly Bliss themed event. Throw the ordinary out the window and let the extraordinary in the front door.”

·Salonniere Kimberley Thomson Morris says of her salon, “Things are slowly starting to happen here at the Intrepid Ladies Adventure Club and Tea Society. Since we have gained full salon status, I have been furiously planning amazing adventures and wondrous teas for the enjoyment of our members and their guests. Our first gathering will be a Witch's Tea on October 18, 2014 and on November 8, 2014, our salon will hold its Austentatious Afternoon Tea for new members at the Quail and Thistle Tea House in Capitola, California. December will find us at the Great Dicken's Christmas Faire on the 6th. Costumes are encouraged, but hardly necessary. There is shopping, roaming street entertainers, and a wonderful tea room at The San Francisco Cow Palace which is transformed in to Victorian London just for the occasion. Next year there will be hikes, and beach trips, and lunch in the city, and...well, you get the idea.”

·Georgia now has a Siren School Salon of its own – The Bohemian Belles, where a bit of bohemian flair and southern charm fuse together. Go on a ghost tales tour at Oakland Cemetery, one of Georgia's most historical cemeteries, or join the belles for a belly dance show, or perhaps have a moonlight picnic among the fireflies and magnolias. Let Bohemian Belles help ignite your bohemian soul and let your gypsy spirit soar!

·Sarah Gates of the Sea Jewels salon shares, “Do you live in the San Diego or Riverside, California area? Are you looking for some new gal pals to make a splash with? Well jump in, the water’s fine at the Sea Jewel Siren School Salon! The Sea Jewels are gearing up to be an integral part of November 8th’s Austentatious Afternoon Tea – in fact, we helped inspire it! For more information, visit us at SirenSeaJewels.com.”

·La Vie Sirene magazine is now in its second year of publication. Join its rowdy bunch of contributors for their Villains issue kick-off party on Facebook on Oct 1.And feel free to contribute your own thoughts and stories to the Holiday Traditions and Tea issues.Or advertise your sireny business or project in the magazine or Siren School’s theme-specific sites

·And now for some of the wackiest celebrations you can look forward to in the upcoming month. See the description section below for the full list:(Just mention a half a dozen or so that you like best J )

oNational Custodial Worker Day

oName Your Car Day

oTechies Day

oWorld Smile Day

oInternational Frugal Fun Day

oNational Frappe Day

oDo Something Nice Day

oCome and Take it Day

oMad Hatter Day

oBald and Free Day

oCurious Events Day

oMoldy Cheese Day

oNational Angel Food Cake Day

oIt's My Party Day

oTake Your Teddy Bear to Work Day

oMoment of Frustration Day

oInternational Skeptics Day

oWear Something Gaudy Day

oEvaluate Your Life Day

oBabbling Day

oCount Your Buttons Day

oNational Bologna Day

oMake a Difference Day

oPunk for a Day Day

oWorld Pasta Day

oNational Tell a Story Day

oPlush Animal Lover's Day

oHermit Day

oNational Frankenstein Day

oNational Candy Corn Day

oAnd… Mischief Night

·For more information on any of today’s news items, see the helpful, handy description section below. If you have news you’d like us to feature, just write to Siren School on Facebook or at SirenSchool@gmail.com

Friday, September 26, 2014

What do you see when you look in the mirror? How would you describe your reflection? If you're seeing lumps of misshapen sagging flesh when you look in the mirror, the long-term solution is to use a different mirror. Your physiognomy doesn't truly define you. Your character does.

The verb "to reflect" includes the definition "to think, to ponder." When we reflect on a topic we consider it deeply and reverently. We deserve to consider ourselves the same way, not just according to the shallow image offered by a material mirror.

The poignant video below puts true shape into proper perspective.

If you want to see what you what you're really like, look at yourself through the eyes of those who love you best. You'll find out you shine with a beauty that never fades, but gets better with each passing day.

Monday, September 22, 2014

At long last, our first Fantasy Fitness Instructors training has been completed. And word is, all survived! It was a beautiful session as sirens from different parts of the country came together via videochat to earn their certification as Genie Belly Bliss instructors.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

We've created a Fundrazr campaign to help us help YOU start a sireny business of your own. Whether you're on the giving or receiving end, you're part of a supportive sisterhood dedicated to bringing out the best in others...and yourself.

Friday, September 19, 2014

we're offering 500 Plunder ducats to anyone who posts to their social media page a photo of themselves holding a sign reading "I <3 Siren School" while including something piratical in the image, be it an eye patch, pirate hat, scabbard, pirate mug or anything worthy of the term 'pirate'

Thursday, September 18, 2014

La Vie Sirene magazine is looking to our own siren community to find a cover image for our upcoming TEA issue.Just grab a few friends and come up with a shot that represents your personalities. You can either send it in to CestLaVieSirene@gmail.com or, better yet, post it on the Siren Life page on Facebook and ask your friends to 'like' and 'share' it.Deadline: Sept 30th.We can't wait to see what you come up with.Cheers!Joy & the LVS Magpies

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Our first class of salonnieres has survived training and they are now ready to take their regions by storm. Here's what some of them had to say about the experience:

"It was amazing to finally put faces and voices to names on the screen. It was tons of fun too, chatting about everything Siren. I learned a lot about the Siren School programs like Plunder, the Salons, and we even touched on the Fantasy Fitness courses too. I HIGHLY recommend the training. It is invaluable." —Kimberley Thomson Morris, certified salonniere of the Intrepid Ladies Adventure Club and Tea Society - Hollister, CA

"Most people think of training sessions as mundane or grueling, but I am here to tell you the training for Siren School Salonnieres is not at all your average class session! It is fun, informative, relaxed and inspiring. Joy Siren comes through in video chat just like she does in her posts, being that she is vibrant, sparkling,and full of life and light. More light is shed upon Siren School in this training and what it entails to be a Salonniere and have a chapter in your own town.So come on and be a Salonniere and spread the Joy!" —Sanndi Thompson, certified salonniere of the Bohemian Belles - Fayetteville, GA

"My first piece of advice, if you need somebody else to help you set up your video chat, don't wait an hour before time for it to start, to find out that they hadn't done it yet. Other than that, it was fun, interesting and so exciting and entertaining to see and hear people that I've only chatted with through facebook. I enjoyed hearing everyone's thoughts on the different Siren aspects, and learning more about the different Siren School programs, such as the Siren Soirees and Fantasy Fitness. I would SERIOUSLY recommend reading the guide that Joy provides for us. Trust me, you'll want to do this! There are questions she asks, and you'll want to have the answers beforehand, as she will catch you off guard if you don't! I can't wait for the next one! To the future Salonniere Trainees, Good luck and more importantly, HAVE FUN!" —Bonnie Ramsburg, certified salonniere of Bonnie's Lasses - Akron, OH

Sunday, September 14, 2014

"Things are slowly starting to happen here at the Intrepid Ladies Adventure Club and Tea Society. Since we have gained full Salon status, I have been furiously planning amazing adventures and wondrous teas for the enjoyment of our members and their guests. Our first gathering will be a Witch's Tea on October 18, 2014. I am still looking for the perfect place in which to hold it. Weather permitting, it might even be outdoors. On November 8, 2014, the Audacious Afternoon Tea will be held at the Quail and Thistle Tea House in Capitola, CA. It is a quaint little Victorian house that has been transformed into an exquisite tea shoppe. Weather permitting, it will be held on their patio, which is lovely. December will find us at the Great Dicken's Christmas Faire on the 6th. Costumes are encouraged, but hardly necessary. There is shopping, roaming street entertainers, and a wonderful tea room. No need to worry about the weather. The San Francisco Cow Palace is transformed in to Victorian London, so it is entirely indoors.

As for next year, there will be hikes, and beach trips, and lunch in the city, and...well, you get the idea. There will be at least one event every month. I can not wait to meet you all. Please do join me on some adventures!"

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Fayetteville, GA is the lucky home of the new Bohemian Belles, the social group run by Salonniere Sanndi Thompson. Sanndi is a professional artist whose work has been featured in La Vie Sirene magazine. She's also been Siren School's biggest and most enduring supporter. And now, she is part of the team!... or as we call it, our equipe! Here are her own words about herself and her budding salon:

Hi I'm Sanndi. Although it is true that I am a genuine born and raised southern gal, I have however always had a wanderlust for exotic places, cultures, and adventures; thus the name Bohemian Belles. I'm an artist who paints belly dancers, mermaids, and other goddessy type images and the mystical. I am also a belly dance enthusiast myself. I enjoy writing, reading, swimming, walking, yoga, traveling, eating (yes- eating!) haha! Such are the pleasures of life! Yes? Another of my interests here lately is aromatherapy, and I have been concocting my own bath salts and room sprays and lotions and potions.

I am drawn to the mystical, paranormal, philosophical, inspirational, creative genres of life and would love for like-minded kindred souls to join me in some Siren School Soiree adventures!

Although I don't have an actual tangible gypsy caravan in real life (yet) I aim for us to "travel" and have vibrant, whimsical, serendipitous adventures, gatherings, soirees, shindigs, whatever you choose to call them! So come on and don that kooky hat with the feathers on it, or wear that fringed shawl,(you know, the one that is at the back of your closet.) Buy those jingly earrings that you've had your eye on or that toe ring, take those dance classes that you've always pondered. (Siren School has some doozies offered!)So step through the beaded doorway with me and become more of the vibrant spirit that you are!

You can find Sanndi via her site, or Facebook page, or in-person at the events she and her salon will be hosting in Georgia.